In the expansive realm of cinematic storytelling, "Madame Web" emerges as a beacon of creativity, weaving together a tapestry of intrigue, adventure, and existential exploration. Directed by a visionary filmmaker and brought...
An excerpt from Reals' script review for The Strangers 2 (Prey at Night) which will be available 04/07/24:
What Worked
The Opening - Man, what a way to open this! Sure, killing the previous final...
An excerpt from my script review for Road House which will be available 03/25/24:
2.) Plot Stability
Okay, before we get into the original, did anyone watch the remake?
Don’t let me ruin it for...
If given the option, I never go with IMAX, as it costs a whole hell of a lot more and I hate assigned seating like you’re attending a baseball game or you’re...
An excerpt from my script review for Shutter Island (2010) which will be available 03/12/24:
1.) Marketability of the Idea
We’re constantly telling you to consider writing a contained horror.
Why? Because it’s one of...
An excerpt from my script review for No One Lives (2012) which will be available 03/05/24:
3.) Quality of Characters
Emma and Driver.
We’re presented with this really weird dynamic, which is good, but it’s...
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An excerpt from my script review for Bridge of Spies which will be available 10/20/15:
2.) Plot Stability
Instead of giving you a plot summary in this section, I want to focus on something...
While watching Rise of Skywalker, one thing became very clear almost right from the start, this film was going to be a mess. It was like they were trying to cram in...
Surprise last minute Valentine’s Day review!
This special day deserves a very special review of a very special movie. Unfortunately all I have to offer is The Competition. A garbage romantic comedy...
WEEK 2:
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Terrifier – Surprisingly liked this one a lot. Over the top gore and violence with pretty impressive special effects. Art the Clown makes for a really...
An excerpt from my script review for Money Monster which will be available 05/16/16:
4.) Dialogue and Description
The description.
One thing we should avoid is jumping back and forth between “side scenes”. By...
An excerpt from Reals' script review for Run which will be available 12/01/20:
What Worked
Mother’s Introduction: In a church group, we meet a woman whose child is going off to college soon. The...
An excerpt from my script review for Den of Thieves which will be available 01/29/18:
5.) Format
One of the best compliments you can receive as a writer, aside from having your script optioned...
An excerpt from my script review for The Martian which will be available 10/06/15:
4.) Dialogue and Description
Similar to earlier argument, the sassy, sarcastic dialogue never really made me think Mark was in...
